Vat Refund vs BPS (SUISSE) TWINT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Vat Refund
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Vat Refund รจ il sistema messo a disposizione dall'Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli per digitalizzare il processo di apposizione del 'visto doganale' sulla fattura tax free, al fine di avere diritto allo sgravio diretto o al rimborso successivo dell'IVA gravante sui beni acquistati sul territorio nazionale da soggetti domiciliati o residenti fuori dall'UE.
BPS (SUISSE) TWINT
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With the BPS (SUISSE) TWINT app, you can pay quickly, securely and in a simple way โ at the supermarket checkout, in online shops or when parking. You can easily receive, send, request or split amounts between friends. The app is linked directly to your bank account. All transactions are visible in GoBanking, giving you a complete overview at all times. The main features at a glance: At the checkout To pay in-store, scan the QR code on the payment terminal or TWINT sticker and confirm your purchase in the BPS (SUISSE) TWINT app. In online shops or apps - Via smartphone: select TWINT as your payment method at checkout and you will be automatically redirected to the app, where you can confirm the transaction. - On your computer: open the TWINT app, scan the QR code with your mobile phone and complete your purchase. Between friends Transfer, request or receive money from smartphone to smartphone in real time and with ease. You can also personalise your message with photos or a fun text. When parking Coins and parking apps are now outdated. With TWINT, you have two options: you can start the parking process directly in the app or scan the QR code at the parking meter. If you park for less time than expected, you will be refunded the difference. Download BPS (SUISSE) TWINT and simply twint it!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BPS (SUISSE) TWINT at every 6 weeks against Vat Refund's every 3 months. Vat Refund's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vat Refund ships an update every 3 months, BPS (SUISSE) TWINT every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vat Refund | BPS (SUISSE) TWINT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 โ better | 16.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli | Banca Popolare di Sondrio (Suisse) SA |
In-app purchases
Vat Refund
No in-app purchases
BPS (SUISSE) TWINT
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Vat Refund free?
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Do Vat Refund or BPS (SUISSE) TWINT have ads?
Which is updated more often, Vat Refund or BPS (SUISSE) TWINT?
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